**Area Director of People & Culture**:
Permanent
Verdura
Sciacca, Sicily
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Verdura Resort is set on 230 hectares and nearly two kilometres of private Mediterranean coastline. There are three Kyle Phillips golf courses, a 60-metre infinity pool, six clay tennis courts, a world-class spa, four restaurants, five bars and much more. It's a place where buildings are subtly woven into the landscape, with a true sense of space and uninterrupted views of the azure waters. Above all, it's a place where our team delivers an outstanding level of service.
**The Position**
We are currently looking for an **Area Director of People & Culture** (Human Resources) to join our team at Verdura Resort, Sicily. The Director of People & Culture reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for delivering proactive and commercially-focussed People & Culture and team member Development functions within their hotel, to maximise the potential of Rocco Forte Hotels Team Members. The role will provide additional support and oversight in an Area role capacity to Villa Igiea, A Rocco Forte Hotel, Sicily.
The People & Culture Director will develop and deliver strategies to maintain a sustainable, productive and competent workforce, in order to support the hotel operational needs; this will include but not exclusively to attract, develop and retain talent through workforce planning, leadership development, learning, performance management, talent acquisition, team member relations, compensation and benefits, work place safety programs and other People & Culture strategies.
The People & Culture Director will ensure effective communication and engagement strategies that support the hotel teams in achieving their business and strategic goals in line with the hotel's and Rocco Forte Hotels' objectives to drive the company's unique culture and philosophy.
**The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to perform the essential functions of the job;**
- Passion for the industry and pro-active awareness of luxury market trends
- Consistently demonstrates sound technical knowledge of hotel service delivery and People & Culture practices Good understanding of talent management strategies
- With an eye for detail and excellent organisation skills, a strong team player with a positive, collaborative approach
- Communication skills will be excellent and ability to manage stakeholders at varying levels
- Ability to affect change and behaviours within People & Culture and influence at all levels across the hotel
- Competency to measure and use KPI's and interpret and communicate results in order to help the company achieve its business goals and to make sound day-to-day business decisions
- Inquisitive and analytical mind set, attention to detail and problem-solving oriented
- Is aware of changes in employment legislation and takes appropriate action to ensure that the hotels are compliant with the law
- Ability to effectively manage union relationships
**Preferred Qualifications & Experience**
- Demonstrable extensive experience in Strategic Human Resources leadership
- BA/BS/Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from business or hotel school
- Human Resources Professional Accreditation ie, CIPD - level 7 or equivalent
- Fluency in Italian & English required
- Familiarity with the luxury hotel industry
**About Rocco Forte Hotels**
Rocco Forte Hotels presently has 13 luxury hotels. Each hotel exudes the Forte philosophy: open, intuitive service; airy, elegant design that speaks to its location; exceptional offerings in food, drink, spas and experiences; and a signature Anglo-Italian style, sophistication and warmth.
Our properties are supported by our central support office located on Jermyn Street in the heart of London. Our team is a family of individuals, with a family of hoteliers that care, at the head of the company. Together we are generous, open and genuine in spirit, with our guests and with one another.
**Why join us at Rocco Forte Hotels?**
At Rocco Forte Hotels, we are committed to giving our Team Members the skills and support required to deliver unrivalled service, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. We also like giving our Team Members the very best benefits such as discounted rates at any of our 5 star properties from just £25/ €36 per night, a 50% discount in all of our F&B outlets, discounts across some of our Rocco Forte Spas and many more.